soaping today - what do you think

[MeadowHillFarmCT]

I am soaping today - yay...

I ordered a bunch of 1oz fragrances and want to test out some 1 - 2lb batches. I am going to use the 1oz bottles of FO... I know some may be weak at .05 ppo but want to see how they turn out.

My base receipe is oo 48%, co 32% and PO 20%... Is this a good base?

I've used it from the beginning and like it but want to get an idea from all you more experienced soapers

I do have some veg tallow that I can put in there as well... First time ordering this from Columbus so not sure about it.

Thanks

 

[savondebilal]

Hi there! Looks like a great base! With a good (and long) cure, you should have a wonderful bar that's well balanced.

Consider a water discount for a shorter cure,

bilal hito

 

[MeadowHillFarmCT]

Hi there! Looks like a great base! With a good (and long) cure, you should have a wonderful bar that's well balanced.

Consider a water discount for a shorter cure,

bilal hito

How much of a discount. I usually do a 8% SF with a 36% GM..

 

[honor435]

add some castor and it will be even better!

 

[MeadowHillFarmCT]

add some castor and it will be even better!

I've stayed away from Castor because of the DOS...

 

[KnowWhat]

I've never heard that castor causes DOS.
I use castor in every batch, I've never had DOS.

 

[MeadowHillFarmCT]

I've never heard that castor causes DOS.
I use castor in every batch, I've never had DOS.

I am probably thinking of Canola... Sorry... I will have to put castor in my next order at columbus...

Thank you for the tip.

 

[soapbuddy]

add some castor and it will be even better!

I agree. I use castor in every batch.

 

[MeadowHillFarmCT]

do you mind me asking at what percentage of Castor do you use?

 

[Sibi]

I use castor in every batch at 10%.

 

[ChristinaB]

So in a recipe like this where you experienced soapers take from to be able to add 10% castor?

 

[carebear]

In a formula with that much coconut oil, I see no need for castor. Coconut is better at big bubbles than castor. If realty want it in there, cut back on palm and olive.